The average train between King Cross and London Stansted Airport (STN) takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from King Cross to London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between King Cross and London Stansted Airport (STN). The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from King Cross is at 6:54 PM which arrives into London Stansted Airport (STN) at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from King Cross to London Stansted Airport (STN). However, there are services departing from King Cross station and arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN) station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
King Cross to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
King Cross to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stansted Airport station.
Book your King Cross to London Stansted Airport (STN) train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between King Cross and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 249 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Stansted Airport via Leeds and Peterborough in around 5h 12m.